Nadine J Walters – My Life

Question for myself: How are you doing with your art and your Staycation Retreat?

Answer:
Overall, I think things are going well, with only a few bumps along the way. My wellness program is still on track, but over the past week I’ve felt less creatively inspired than I’d like. As a result, my painting and drawing have taken a back seat.

I do have a good excuse—oral surgery. It left me so uncomfortable that all I wanted to do was watch TV and read. I’m proud of myself, though, because I gravitated toward good books and inspiring art and design shows. That feels far more nourishing than other mindless distractions I could have chosen.

Now that I’m feeling better, I hope my intuitive creative energy will return. It’s funny how quickly your mood and motivation can shift when your body is dealing with pain. Even the thought of finishing a landscape painting that’s nearly complete felt like too much.

My wellness routine, at least, is going strong—long morning walks, cold plunges, and regular workouts have been my steady anchors. Still, I think I need to shake things up a bit and add a spark to keep the momentum going. Maybe it’s just the midsummer heat and a touch of the blues.

Now that my mouth has healed and I’ve gotten these “blahs” down on paper, I’m ready to move forward. I have a writing project to finish—this is Day 88—and I can’t spend the next week whining about poor me. So here’s to sunshine, happy days, and letting that creative spark catch fire again.

“The spark is still there—I just needed a pause to find it again. Onward with clarity, curiosity, and creative joy.”